Amtgard Classes and Magic Basics

Questions and Answers

What is an Incantation?

A long chant

A silent gesture

A short audible sentence that announces to everybody what is going on (correct)

A type of spell

All abilities and magic require an incantation to be used.

True

Name the magic user classes.

Bard, Druid, Healer, Wizard

Name the fighting classes.

Archer, Assassin, Barbarian, Monk, Scout, Warrior, Paladin, AntiPaladin Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Name' refer to in the context of abilities?

The Name of the Ability Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Uses' mean in relation to an ability?

How often the ability may be used Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'X/Life' regarding abilities?

You may use this ability X many times per life Signup and view all the answers

What does 'X/Refresh' refer to?

You get X amount of abilities every time a game starts or the Reeve announces a Refresh Signup and view all the answers

What are Charge abilities?

Used in conjunction with per life or per refresh, or on its own. Charge abilities can be used any number of times but must be Charged after initial uses are expended. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Trait' mean in the game?

Listed as T, this is an always-on self-only ability that cannot be removed. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Extraordinary' refer to?

Listed as Ex, not magical in nature, behaves like an enchantment but doesn't count towards the enchantment limit. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incantations and Abilities

Incantation is a short audible phrase that communicates ongoing actions to all players.
All abilities and magic require an incantation for activation.

Magic User Classes

The classes for magic users include:
- Bard
- Druid
- Healer
- Wizard

Fighting Classes

The fighting classes include:
- Archer
- Assassin
- Barbarian
- Monk
- Scout
- Warrior
- Paladin
- AntiPaladin

Ability Naming and Usage

Each ability has a unique name indicating its specific function.
Usage frequency is defined by how often an ability can be employed.

X/Life and X/Refresh Mechanics

X/Life: Players can use the defined ability a specified number of times per life, resetting upon respawn.
X/Refresh: Players receive a set number of abilities at the start of each game or during a Reeve-announced Refresh.

Charge Abilities

Charge abilities can be utilized any number of times but need to be Charged after the initial uses run out.

Traits and Extraordinary Abilities

Traits are always-active, self-only abilities that cannot be removed and do not require incantations. They also do not impact enchantment limits.
Extraordinary abilities, marked as Ex, are not magical and behave like enchantments without counting towards the enchantment limit a player can have.

Description

Test your knowledge of the fundamental rules and classes in Amtgard. This quiz covers everything from incantations to the different magic user and fighting classes. Perfect for beginners looking to understand the basics of gameplay and class roles.